An Italian Contadina and Her Children
1823
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1823
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is called An Italian Contadina and Her Children. It's an oil painting made by Charles Lock Eastlake. The painting depicts a young Italian peasant woman with her family. Eastlake lived in Rome for many years, which likely influenced his work, and he sent pictures of Italy back to London to be displayed. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, the artist: Charles Lock Eastlake.